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Japan Invests MAD 646,000 in Irrigation Improvements in Morocco’s Taroudant Province

Japan is strengthening its support for rural development in Morocco through a new irrigation initiative designed to improve water distribution in the mountainous commune of Toubkal, in Taroudant Province. The project, officially handed over on October 19, 2026, aims to improve access to water for four......

Japan prepares Phobos mission to investigate the origins of Mars’ mysterious moon

Japan is preparing to launch a spacecraft to Phobos, one of Mars’ two natural satellites, in a mission designed to investigate the moon’s origins and collect material for analysis on Earth. Japanese Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Yoshihiro Seki said the project......

FIFA postpones 2026 esports finals in Saudi Arabia amid regional security concerns

FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation have postponed the 2026 FIFAe Finals, which were scheduled to take place in Jeddah from October 16 to 25. Organizers announced the decision on Thursday, October 15, citing recent developments in the region and their impact on the logistical arrangements required......

Trump announces $21 billion Japanese-backed investment in New York semiconductor plants

US President Donald Trump has announced a $21 billion Japanese-backed investment to build two new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in New York State, marking another step in Washington’s efforts to expand domestic chip production and strengthen the country’s industrial base. Trump......

Russia warns Japan against using journalism as a cover for espionage

Russia has warned Japan against conducting intelligence operations under the guise of journalism, following the arrest of a Japanese national accused of spying in Russia’s Far East. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow had formally informed Tokyo of its firm opposition......

IMF warns ageing populations could shrink East Asia’s workforce by 25%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that China, Japan and South Korea could see their working-age populations shrink by as much as 25% by 2050, as rapid demographic ageing threatens economic growth, productivity and industrial competitiveness. Krishna Srinivasan, director of the IMF’s......

North Korea fires ballistic missiles eastward over a distance of more than 900 kilometres

North Korea has launched several ballistic missiles towards the eastern sea, with the projectiles travelling more than 900 kilometres, according to South Korea’s military. Seoul and Washington are analysing the missiles’ technical characteristics as regional tensions remain high over Pyongyang’s......

Former Japanese ambassador says royal speech sets out clear vision for future cooperation

Morocco’s royal speech before members of both chambers of Parliament reflects a clear assessment of the country’s achievements and remaining challenges, while outlining priorities for the future, according to former Japanese ambassador to Morocco Takashi Shinozuka. In a statement to Morocco’s......

Japan considers emergency exception to its long-standing nuclear weapons policy

Japan is considering a proposal that could allow nuclear-armed vessels to enter its ports in exceptional circumstances, according to Japanese media reports, potentially marking a significant debate over the country's longstanding nuclear policy. The proposal could be incorporated into revisions......